by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USD. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USD among the top schools in the country for accounting, placing at #580 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 580 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in South Dakota | 3 of 6 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Plains States Region | 61 of 107 |
The following degree levels are granted in accounting at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 27 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Dakota handed out 58 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
USD is among the very best schools in the country for accounting at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 1 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 43 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 400 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USD report a median salary of $57,375 a year. This is below $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USD, accounting graduates take on a median debt of $25,793 in student loans. This is below $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
Learn more about USD tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. About 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at USD. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 27 |
